The Challenge
The university needed an online store to sell memorabilia, branded merchandise, and institutional materials to students, alumni, and visitors. The platform required integration with Greek payment systems and compliance with university procurement procedures.
The Approach
We designed a performant e-commerce solution with a focus on database efficiency and user experience:
- Database Optimization: Query optimization achieving 97% reduction in database calls
- Caching Strategy: Multi-layer caching for static and dynamic content
- Payment Integration: Greek payment gateway integration
- Inventory Management: Stock tracking and low-inventory alerts
The Solution
A fully functional e-commerce platform handling product catalog, shopping cart, checkout, and order management. The optimized database layer ensures fast response times even during peak traffic periods like graduation season.
Architecture
Platform
WordPress with WooCommerce
Database
MySQL with optimized queries
Caching
Object caching and page caching
Payments
Greek payment gateway integration
Security
SSL, PCI-DSS compliance measures
Results
- 97% reduction in database queries
- Sub-second page load times
- Seamless order processing
- Mobile-responsive shopping experience
- Simplified inventory management for staff
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